Montclair State Dietetics Organization
Montclair State Dietetics Organization - Internship - RD Exam
Montclair, New Jersey, 07043 USA
(973) 655-4000
(973) 655-4000
Registration Examination for Dietitians
| Individuals completing academic and supervised practice requirements must successfully complete a computer-based, variable length examination. The Registration Examination for Dietitians is designed to evaluate a dietitian's ability to perform at entry-level. The content domains and topics listed below are based on the results of the 2000 Dietetics Practice Audit. |
Registration Examination for Dietitians Test Specifications
Effective September 1, 2002
| Content of the Examination | Percent of Exam |
| I. Food and Nutrition | 15% |
| A. Food Science, Food Safety, Nutrient Composition of Foods | |
| B. Nutrition and Supporting Sciences | |
| II. Clinical and Community Nutrition | 40% |
| A. Nutrition Screening and Assessment | |
| B. Normal Nutrition/Health Promotion/Disease Prevention | |
| C. Medical Nutrition Therapy | |
| III. Education and Research | 7% |
| A. Counseling | |
| B. Education and Training | |
| C. Research | |
| IV. Food and Nutrition Systems | 18% |
| A. Menu Planning | |
| B. Purchasing, Production, Distribution and Service | |
| C. Safety and Sanitation | |
| D. Facility Planning | |
| V. Management | 20% |
| A. Human Resources | |
| B. Finance and Materials | |
| C. Marketing Products and Services | |
| D. Functions and Characteristics | |
| E. Quality Improvement |
1997 Registration Examination for Dietitians Test Specifications
Effective through August 31, 2002
| Content of the Examination | Percent of Exam |
| I. Food and Nutrition | 15% |
| A. Food Science, Food Safety, Nutrient Composition of Foods | |
| B. Nutrition and Supporting Sciences | |
| II. Nutrition Services: Community/Clinical | 40% |
| A. Nutrition Screening and Assessment | |
| B. Normal Nutrition/Health Promotion/ Disease Prevention | |
| C. Medical Nutrition Therapy | |
| III. Education and Research | 5% |
| A. Counseling | |
| B. Education and Training | |
| C. Research | |
| IV. Foodservice Systems | 20% |
| A. Menu Planning | |
| B. Foodservice Purchasing, Production, Distribution and Service | |
| C. Safety and Sanitation | |
| D. Facility Layout and Management | |
| V. Management | 20% |
| A. Human Resources | |
| B. Finance and Materials | |
| C. Marketing Products and Services | |
| D. Functions and Characteristics | |
| E. Quality Improvement |
Registration Eligibility General Information
What does the term registration eligible mean?
The term registration eligible is used by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to identify individuals who have met the didactic and supervised practice requirements to write the registration examination. The Commission will verify upon request that an individual has met registration eligibility requirements and the eligibility date. The term RDE is not a professional designation/credential. The Commission has noted with concern an increase in the use of the term RDE to designate registration eligibility. Both employers and the public find the use of the term confusing.
Does the Commission recognize the professional designation RDE?
No. The term RDE is not a professional designation/credential. The Commission has noted with concern an increase in the use of the term RDE to designate registration eligibility. Both employers and the public find the use of the term confusing.
Registration Examination for Dietitians Handbook for Candidates
Note: Please refer to the application instructions of the registration examination for dietitians. This website is only a general guide.
